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Sorry Mike. You were both lucky beyond words to have had each other. Nothing sucks worse, but it does get better.....just takes a long time.

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Corey Burke

I saw this while at work yesterday. I'm not ashamed to admit that it brought a tear to my eye.

Prayers for you and Diane. As others have said, remember all of the wonderful times you had together.

-=#David

Well, this started off as a really interesting thread. Too bad we couldn't keep it that way. (Rick_C 2009, Classic RTF)
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Take what you get and thank them (the Judges) afterwards no matter what the outcome. (Moira Sheehan)

Regrets

Mike and Bride, Sorry for your loss of a true buddy. The whole retriever family grieves with you on the loss of a friend that you had such a great time with. This is a great group of people that are truly family when you need them. I will always have a special place in my heart for you both. Bill

'Show up for work, do the best job you can and treat others the way you would like to be treated'

Thank You so much for the things you all have said.. It really has helped...

I didnt think it would be as hard as it has been,,,, Its funny,, I dont remember much the HT's,, but I absolutely remember the days afield, and most of the birds she picked up.. It was fun hunting with her, even though she wasnt the most calm dog to sit still with!:P

Thanks again all ,,,from both Diane and Myself..

It is far easier to spit on the work of others than it is to produce something better yourself.Brynmoors Prairie Sage JH ​(Sage) Just a dang fool huntin DawgHRCH Calypso Seven Bales High SH (Bailey)HR Calypso Zoomin Loosies Mad Hader (Maddi) We loved you baby. R.I.P.FlatLanders Broken Pistol Ricochet SH (Flinch)

My Christian Name is Michael Baker..
I have gone by "Gooser" since I was a "gossling"

It is so hard. I know you've been through it before. But I know, as you do, that it just doesn't get any easier when it happens again.

Sincerely sorry.

Chris

"Determining and applying the criteria for when and when not to use correction is the essence of the art of dog training. I make a distinction between a mistake and a lack of effort." - Mike Lardy - Volume I "After Collar Conditioning"